ACS Quality Verification Program

A Proven Approach, Tailored for Your Hospital

ACS Quality Verification Program (ACS QVP) provides a proven, standardized method for establishing, measuring, and improving your hospital-wide quality infrastructure. You’ll receive an in-depth assessment at hospital and specialty levels. It will include customized, actionable recommendations—such as leadership and safety culture. Using the framework of the 12 ACS QVP Standards, you will be able to find, fix, and prevent problems. Bottom line, ACS QVP makes an impact across all surgical departments.

ACS QVP Verified Hospitals

Meet some of the first hospitals that met the standards defined in the Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety.

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Getting Started with ACS QVP

Find videos, webinars, and written resources to help start your journey.

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ACS QVP Standards

Learn more about the 12 ACS QVP Standards.

Program Standards

Participating ACS QVP Hospitals

Find hospitals already participating in the ACS QVP.

Participating Hospitals

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Become an ACS Quality Hospital

Becoming a verified ACS QVP hospital demonstrates your commitment to high-quality surgical care and positions your hospital among the leading hospitals in the country.

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Improving Care with ACS QVP

Inova Health System is using the ACS Quality Verification Program to improve surgical care across its five hospitals in Northern Virginia. Learn how the QVP has brought together all members of the surgical team to improve outcomes and care for patients.

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Research Supports 12 Core Principles of the ACS Quality Verification Program

Learn how the evidence supports the validity of the ACS QVP standards for safe, high-quality care.

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ACS QVP Saves Hospitals Money with Fewer Patient Complications

Hospitals, on average, save $1,763 per admission, have fewer patient complications, and a decreased length of stay after implementing programs based on 12 standards outlined by the American College of Surgeons.

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